POSTED ON DECEMBER 15, 2015 BY LEAH CHEVALLIERWhat is The Difference Between Epsom Salts, Dead Sea Salts, Himalayan Sea Salts or Celtic?

Epsom Salts

Everyone has heard of epsom salts for soaking after a round of golf or vigorous sports, but then there are the Dead Sea Salts, Himalayan Sea Salts & Celtic Sea Salts.

How do you know what the differences are? Are there any? What are the specific benefits of each, both topically or ingesting?​If you suffer from:

arthritis

rheumatism

fibromyalgia

psoriasis

muscle aches & pains

leg cramps

eczema

Then there is a good chance you can benefit from epsom and dead sea salt soaks. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that sulfur soaks, including sulfur springs and Epsom salt baths, also reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, dandruff and warts. (Warning: Sulfur can cause respiratory issues and reactions, check with your doctor before going into sulfur spring pools etc.)

Dead Sea and Epsom salts vary in source and composition but provide similar healing benefits. Epsom salts, originally made famous by the mineral baths in Epsom, England, may be derived from a variety of natural sources; however, Dead Sea mineral salts must come from the Dead Sea, a saline lake located 400 meters below sea level in Israel.Epsom salts contain high levels of magnesium and sulfates, whereas Dead Sea mineral salts contain high levels of magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride, sodium and bromide. Sulphates or sulfur is a part of some of the amino acids in your body and is involved in protein synthesis, as well as several enzyme reactions It helps with the production of collagen, which is a substance that forms connective tissues, cell structure and artery walls. Additionally, it is a part of keratin, giving strength to hair, skin and nails.

Both types of salts provide various nourishing elements which absorb through the skin through topical use. The nutrients provided vary according to the type of salt, but both salts benefit similar conditions.

Did you know that by soaking your whole body or even just your feet in epsom salts, you can increase your internal magnesium levels?

What does THAT do you ask?Magnesium is essential for your muscles to work properly and helps you avoid the need for muscle relaxers. It has been proven that low magnesium is related to high inflammation in the body.Dead Sea salts and Epsom salts provide nutritive elements through absorption by the skin. Individuals visit the Dead Sea to experience mud baths and soak in the mineral rich waters. Homes and hospitals also use Dead Sea and Epsom salt baths in the treatment of skin and muscular conditions. While research supports external use of Dead Sea salts and Epsom salts, always seek the advice of your personal physician before selecting a specific treatment.

Dead Sea Salts

Himalayan Sea Salt

Himalayan Sea Salts & Celtic SaltsHimalayan Salt is claimed by many to be the purest salt available on the planet. With a history dating back to Earth’s creation, it is believed to be composed of dried remnants of the original, primal sea.

Known as “pink gold,” Himalayan crystal salt is actually a beautiful translucent pink and contains all of the 84 elements found in your body. Because of fantastic nutrient profile, doctors report that regularly eating Himalayan salt can help:

Regulate the water content throughout your body

Promote healthy pH balance in your cells (particularly brain cells)

Promote blood sugar health and can help reduce the signs of aging

Assist in the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells in your body

Absorb food particles through your intestinal tract

Support respiratory health

Promote sinus health

Prevent of muscle cramps

Promote bone strength

Regulate your sleep

Support your libido

Promote vascular health

Regulate your blood pressure with sufficient water and potassium intake.

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Celtic Sea Salt

﻿Celtic Sea Salt Another ancient commodity, Celtic Sea Salt® is comparable to Himalayan crystal salt in its composition and health benefits. Being of a grayish hue, it is naturally harvested in Brittany France near the Celtic Sea using a 2,000-year old Celtic method that is crucial to preserving its life-giving nutrition profile.It has been reported that Celtic Sea Salt® is powerfully beneficial for your health and can help:

Alkalize the body

Balance blood sugars

Eliminate mucus buildup

Build immunity

Improve brain function

Increase energy

Provide electrolyte balance

Promote restful sleep

Prevent muscle cramps

Regulate heartbeat and blood pressure

Interestingly, this salt will retain its moisture and will be moist to touch, in spite of how you store it. Think of this as a gentle reminder of its ocean-source and continual life-giving properties!

Bathing- throw in the tub for a detoxifying Himalayan salt bath. The replenishing nutrients stimulate circulation and soothe sore muscles. Naturally rich in 80+ nourishing and skin-replenishing minerals, bathing with pink bath salt is a healing and therapeutic experience for mind and body.

Body Scrub - Use as a body scrub (fine grain is gentlest), helps detoxify and exfoliate at the same time. Our blends below have essential oils, rich hydrating oils and natural ingredients to make the most of your bath salt soak and experience.​Disclaimer:Avoid Epsom salt baths if you are sensitive to sulfur. Always use caution, as skin sensitivity, skin rashes, allergic reactions and respiratory distress may occur in some individuals. Seek the advice of your personal physician before applying Dead Sea salt or Epsom salt therapies.

My personal experience has been to use both salts plus himalayan salts with the coffee grounds (I preferred Robusta because it has 2.4 % caffeine and is considered the highest of all coffee beans) I also bathe in salts, I have rather a large deep tub. so I tend to use a little more. I use 2+ cups of the above salts ad a little essential oil and some candles. The candles are little himalayin holders which provide amazing benefits in themselve! Prior to bath I dry bush my skin and soak anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes. Its so relaxing and good for me so I do it every other night! I know I went into a rant answering your question but thank you for reading! I by the way do not promote any products, I am disabled and always looking for a natural route to help stay healthy!

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Leah Chevallier

1/10/2017 11:36:14 am

You can use a blend of the two, some people blend Himalayan, with Dead Sea & Epsom Salts. I like to use Dead Sea & Epsom... I have super sensitive skin so prefer fine grain as opposed to coarse. If you are very sensitive, sugar is better.

I see great post here,and yes the Dead Sea is popular with tourists from all over the world for its reputed therapeutic effects. The water of the Dead Sea has a salt content of 29%, compared to 4% in the oceans,[1] and is consequently substantially denser. This allows anyone to easily float on Dead Sea water because of its greater density. Its mineral composition is also different from ocean water since only 12–18% of Dead Sea salt is sodium chloride. A 2006 analysis of a commercial Dead Sea Salt product measured a 2.5% sodium chloride content; by comparison, 85% of the salt in normal ocean water is sodium chloride... Source : http://deadseaproductstore.com

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